|| Om Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya||

Chapter – 57 – The legend of Lord Krishna – The legend of King Pareekshith

Thasmath  Sarvathmana Rajan Hari: Sarvathra Sarvadha | Shrothavya: Keerthithavyashcha  Smarthavyo Bhagavan Nrinam ||

Shukha Bhramam speaks “Oh! Rajan, the supreme Lord Kootastha who resides as is eternal and changeless, therefore contemplate upon that supreme Lord with intense love and faith.  The supreme Lord Hari is omnipresent, resides as a soul in living beings, he is the source of the functioning of the Gnana and Karmaindhriyas.  Oh! Rajan, therefore always remember the presence of supreme Lord Hari as a soul in you, with the practice of Shravanam/listen, Keerthanam/sing in praise of him, and Smaranam/contemplation.  Oh! Rajan, take immense pleasure in the nectar-like Bhagavatham, drink this nectar with your ears, in this way,  you can elevate your soul and attain union with the Supreme Lord Hari.”

Akama: Sarvakamo Va Mokshakama  Udharadhi: | Theevrena Bhakthiyogena Yajetha  Purusham Param||

Shukha Bhramam continues “ Oh! Rajan, there are various Upasanamoorthi available to enhance the devotion in Jeeva, Lord Bhrama is worshiped for wisdom and knowledge, worship of Lord Indra brings all the pleasures to senses, worship of Prajapathi provides offsprings, worship of Goddess Devi would provide wealth and opulence, worship of Vibhavasu/Surya for effulgence, worship of Rudra provides courage, worship of Ashwini Devatas provide long life, worship of Goddess Earth provides nourishment, worship of Gandharva provides an attractive appearance, worship of Urvashi would provide a beautiful woman as a wedded wife.  Oh! Rajan, whoever yearn for Moksha/liberation from the cycles of birth and death, get rid of miseries and sorrows of worldly existence, achieve serenity of mind and handle any adverse situations in life with a serene mind,  hence conduct the rigorous practice of Bhakti Yoga and attain the supreme Purusha who resides as a soul in living beings, eventually get liberated from the miseries of repeated births.  Oh! Rajan, keep yourself in the association of ascetics and saintly men, sing in praise of the supreme Lord, listen to his endless glorious myths and Bhagavath Katha, in this way, you can elevate your soul and attain Shreyas, you can keep yourself free from the sorrows, miseries, and grief of worldly existence.”